| The Supreme Lord said: There are
two methods or paths of spiritual practice:
(1) The path of spiritual knowledge (or
Jnaana-yoga) for the intellectuals, and (2) The path of
unselfish work (or Karma-yoga) for the average person. (3.03)
Those who control their six senses by their intellect, and engage
themselves in unselfish work or Seva are considered superior. (3.07)
Human beings incur the reaction of works (called the Karmic bondage)
if the work is done with selfish motives. Therefore, O Arjuna, do your duty to the best of your
abilities as a service to God and the society without the desire or greed
for enjoying the fruits of your labor. (3.09)
The one who does not help to keep the wheel of creation in motion by
selfless service, and who rejoices temporary sensual pleasures, that
person incurs sin and lives in vain, O Arjuna. Acting in your own selfish
interest is sinful. (3.16)
Therefore, always perform your duty to the best of your abilities and
without any personal motive or attachment to the results. One can attain the Supreme by
Seva, because it awakens the dormant spiritual (or
Kundalini) power within us. (3.19)
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